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Jul 27, 2009
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Jul 15, 2009
Battle for A Spot at Crue Fest
Last night Kill Butterfly duked it out with 9 other bands at Kelly's in Chino with hopes of winning the Battle of the Band series title. What comes with that title you ask...a spot to play at Crue Fest. For those of you that don't know what Crue Fest is it is a Motley Crue's summer tour starring Motley Crue with Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool, Charm City Devils and hopefully KILL BUTTERFLY!
The Crue Fest will take place on 7/31 at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA from 5-11pm.
Kill Butterfly has made it through the first round and secured a spot to continue competing in Round 2. Round 2 of the Battle for the spot to play at Crue Fest will take place at Kelly's in Chino, CA. Once a date/time has been established WE will keep the loyal fans posted!
Posted at 04:31 pm by WTFHeather
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Jul 9, 2009
Rocked The IE - Thanks Lake Alice
Kill Butterfly headlined last night at Lake Alice Trading Co. in Riverside, CA. Invited guests were Dogs Day, Ra(z)nor and new to the scene Fractured Ends.
Fans were out in true Kill Butterfly fan Army style pleding nearly 60 attendees for their 11pm stage time on a Wednesday night. Ra(z)or, Riverside residents themselves didn't hit the stage until midnight but had a considerable fan following for the lste night weekday show as well. Could it be their catchy cover of "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul?
Locals stopping by just to play pool and have drink at this local watering hole were pleasantly suprised with the quality of the local bands, several even picking up tickets from Kill Butterfly for their show tonight at the Chronic Cantina in Costa Mesa.
Needless to say another stellar performance by Kill Butterfly.
Catch Kill Butterfly tonight at the Chronic Cantina in Costa Mesa. The boys are the only live band tonight, hitting the stage at 9pm. After tiheir set the band has been invited to be the guest judges for the Dirty Dance Contest.
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Jul 7, 2009
Kill Butterfly to play with Bad Religion and More...
Just confirmed Kill Butterfly will play on the main stage at the National Orange Show for Over the Edge along side bands like Bad Religion and Kottonmouth Kings to name a few. For more information visit www.myspace.com/killbutterfly and check ou the calendar for more information.
Also on tap, Kill Butterfly will be hitting OC at the Chronic Cantina in Costa Mesa on Thursday July 9 at 9pm. After the show the band will be judging the Dirty Dance Contest, so stick around and shake your groove thang!
Another confirmed show; The Vibe Bar & Grill in Riverside, CA on July 26th.
Posted at 07:20 pm by WTFHeather
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Jul 4, 2009
Show List Continues to Grow
The Kill Butterfly show list continues to grow, not only in their home state of California, but they have recently added two shows in Las Vegas, NV and Fort Smith Arkansas. Not to mention they are in the works of booking a show in Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Here's the line up as of today:
7/8 Lake Alice - Riverisde, CA 8pm
7/24 The Foxfire - Las Vegas, NV 8pm
8/5 Crazyhorse - Covina, CA 8pm
8/12 Lake Alice - Riverside, CA 8pm
8/22 The Mutant House - Chino, CA 7pm
8/29 Rail Jam - Rch Cucamonga, CA 12pm
9/3 & 9/4 Hero's - Fort Smith, AR 8pm
9/6 &9/7 Sand Bar - Lake Havasu, AZ 12pm
9/11 The Foxfire - Las Vegas, NV 8pm
Posted at 12:33 pm by WTFHeather
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Jul 3, 2009
http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/articles/2009/07/02/opinion/doc4a4ce22d6eeee804452494.txt
Carlos Commentary: Fontana band builds fan base with very high energy music
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| The members of Kill Butterfly have impressed audiences with their high energy music. |
By AMANDA CARLOS
Published: Thursday, July 2, 2009 1:44 PM CDT
Fontana is famous for producing a wide array of talent, including both rock stars and professional athletes. Not to mention putting the city on the map with the birth of the Auto Club Speedway.
So why not keep the talent and fame coming? A group of individuals more phenomenal, fearless, and driven than the racing that takes place at the speedway are planning on doing just that.
Who are these individuals you ask? If you listen long enough, you might even be able to hear who they are without me saying so. For their sound is so inviting and fierce that people from all different walks of life can embrace them, maybe even enjoy them once given the opportunity.
I speak of no other than Fontana’s very own: Kill Butterfly.
These seven gentlemen are on the verge of taking over the music scene and upon going to show after show, it is easy to hear why.
Kill Butterfly (formerly known as Missing Pieces) was established in 1999 by two brothers: Gibbz Gavin Gonzales and Trust Sebastian Gonzales.
Gibbz was set with his vocals and Trust with his drums, but felt incomplete and enlisted childhood friend, Erik Arentz, who plays guitar.
Yet, that still wasn’t enough for the hard-hitting, “ghetto-rock” sound that the brothers wanted. So they asked their cousin Albert Gonzales to join them as their second guitarist. Albert’s metal background with former bands provided them with the edginess they were looking for.
The brothers, setting their expectations to yet a higher level, asked their cousin Daniel “D2” Cruz to join them. D2 brought with him his electrifying screams for back-up vocals and sampling skills to give the band a little extra something during performances.
By the time 2005 came around, another friend of the guys, Garrett“G-Rock” Nelson, who plays bass, was added to the mix.
And finally, DJ Panic was asked to join the band to add clever mixes and intros to the songs, allowing D2 to focus solely on his vocals.
With all seven members intact, Kill Butterfly (whose members include Fontana High, Kaiser High, and Citrus High alums) works endlessly to perfect its sound in order to provide one of the most thrilling sets an audience will ever see.
These men are not just guys in a band; these men are entertainers, musicians, professionals, and top-notch performers that give 200 percent when they go on that stage.
Back-up vocalist and screamer, D2, describes a show as such: “Up in your face and out through your finger tips just like a shockwave. It is high volume and high energy!”
Ask anyone (really) who has been to any of the band’s shows, and they will tell you that Kill Butterfly is a good time.
Kill Butterfly has been performing for 10 years all over California and in parts of Nevada. They are even set to tour across the United States at the end of August and into September.
Locally, they have performed almost everywhere. In June, the band performed at two separate competitions at the Improv in Ontario Mills, both of which they won. The first competition was all hip-hop and rap artists, so Kill Butterfly was the only hard-rock band to perform that night, but yet the group left victorious. The band members were in shock that they were able to win over hip-hip/rap music fans with their performance. But their fans weren’t. Kill Butterfly has that affect on people.
Audience members Alex Cordova and Topher Keiningham both agreed that Kill Butterfly reminded them of Linkin Park.
Alex went on to say that “Linkin Park should want to sound like Kill Butterfly.”
At the second competition, Kill Butterfly competed against musical artists from various pathways, and as mentioned before, won again!
A fellow competitor, Victor Mena, from the singing group The Mena’s, had this to say about the band after the show: “These guys should be playing at Staples Center or any big amphitheater, not here [at the Improv]. They should be opening up for big name bands.”
Mena, who never heard the band before, said “with that kind of stage presence, they deserved to win.”
They truly put on a mind-blowing show, and that is because their musical backgrounds and extensive (and impressive) resume led them to this point.
For example, Kill Butterfly has played shows at the Whiskey A Go-Go, House of Blues, and at the Roxy in Hollywood. In fact, this past week, the band performed at the Key Club in Hollywood (a show which the band dedicated to the late Michael Jackson).
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In February 2008, they also headlined a show at the Grove Theatre in Upland.
They have also played with hip-hip historians Digital Underground. They have also shared the stage with rock bands such as Crazy Town, Otep, 3rd Strike, and Divide the Day.
Not to mention, some of their songs are featured on a motocross DVD entitled “Fleshwound Films Crusty Demon’s Crusty X.” They have even worked with actor, T.J. Cunningham, who starred on Pamela Anderson’s TV show “VIP” when it was on the air.
The band released its first CD entitled: “6-0-clock” in 2003. That same year, the group won a Battle of the Bands competition for local alternative radio station X103.9FM.
Kill Butterfly is set to release a self-titled EP this summer along with a DVD.
The band members are busy, to the say the least, but are still waiting for their chance to break out of the cocoon — hence where their name comes from. The band members see themselves as a caterpillar which at any point can emerge into a butterfly and fulfill its musical destiny. However, if the music industry does not allow the caterpillar to reach its potential, they kill the butterfly.
Kill Butterfly’s experiences have made the band members who they are today, and frankly they would just like to play their music to the whole world. With their upcoming tour at summer’s end, hopefully someone will break open the cocoon for them and allow them to fly above all expectations.
Lead singer, Gibbz Gavin has high hopes: “Kill Butterfly is Mainstream GhettoRock! We are the leaders of this musical revolution. Our mission is to wipe away the lines and let artists speak directly to their fans without pre-determined ‘in’ styles.”
If you cannot wait for the tour, go check them out on July 8 and Aug. 12 at Lake Alice in Riverside. Both shows start at 9 p.m.
For more information, including tour dates, upcoming shows, and/or if you just want to listen to their music, visit them at www.killbutterfly.com or at www.myspace.com/killbutterfly.
(Amanda Carlos writes a column on a regular basis for the Fontana Herald News.)
Posted at 07:49 am by WTFHeather
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Jul 1, 2009
Key Club and Other Updates
Kill Butterfly rocked the Key Club last night in their downstairs private area called "Plush". 9pm show time went off with out a hitch, 10 song set and a 2 minute tribute to the late Michael Jackson.
Kill Butterfly is currently in discussin with Crazy Horse in Covina, CA for a production on 8/5. This would feature Kill Butterfly and about 7-8 other acts. Check back frequently for updates on this development.
Wednesday July 8th, Lake Alice in Riverside - join Kill Butterfly for a live performance at 9pm.
Posted at 10:22 am by WTFHeather
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Jun 27, 2009
Revamped Website & More Shows
Check out the guys at www.killbutterfly.com a totally revamped website is now up and running.
Kill Butterfly is hitting the town tonight with a private show in La Verne...sorry folks, this one is a private booking. Which leads me to the next item...want Kill Butterfly to play at your party? Email Booking@KillButterfly.com and we'll see what we can do.
Don't forget to check out the guys for FREE on Tuesday June 30 at the Key Club in Hollywood.
Next up on the list, Lake Alice Trading Co. in Riverside on July 8.
Hope to see you there...
Posted at 08:54 am by WTFHeather
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Jun 24, 2009
KB took third place at the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands and Blood Drive at Sam Ash in Ontario, CA. Of course, they always make friends and leave an impression everywhere they go, and befriended one of the other bands that played. Expect to see them playing some time with the guys.
Confirmed...Kill Butterfly at the Key Club in Hollywood on 6/30 at 8pm. The guys are prepared to really rock the crowd in Hollywood and show the LA Scene that boys from the IE know how to do it. Come out and join us for this FREE show!!
The boys are no strangers to pro-bono shows and have just scheduled a graduation party in Glendora this coming weekend. Giving back to the community!!
Posted at 07:58 pm by WTFHeather
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Jun 18, 2009
Why the name Kill Butterfly?
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